Director, UB-SIM Programs

University at Buffalo; Singapore; On-site; SGD 129,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Director for its UB-SIM programs in Singapore. The role requires overseeing academic administration, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree and significant experience in US higher education. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 with relocation support to Singapore.

Benefits

Relocation support

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a US higher education environment.
• Experience delivering or managing instruction, teacher training, or faculty development.
• Significant supervisory experience.
• Experience working internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between UB and SIM on academic and administrative matters.
• Supervise program staff, including the Assistant Resident Director.
• Develop recruitment programs and deliver outreach events.
• Ensure compliance with UB policies and Singaporean regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Cultural communication

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

Position SummaryThe Director, UB-SIM Programs is responsible for the academic administration of the University at Buffalo’s undergraduate degree programs offered in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM). Based at the SIM Campus in Singapore, the Director will lead and support Singapore-based faculty and staff.

Under the leadership of UB’s Vice Provost for International Education, the Director will also serve as a key liaison between UB’s Office of International Education and SIM, fostering collaboration and alignment between both institutions.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Administration and Program Management

• Serve as liaison between UB and SIM on academic and administrative matters
• Represent the UB-SIM program to a range of external stakeholders
• Foster a positive learning environment and ensure program quality
• Enforce UB academic and conduct policies; coordinate interventions for at-risk students

Supervision, Training and Development

• Supervise program staff, including the Assistant Resident Director
• Oversee academic advisement and co-supervise Academic Advisors
• Recruit, orient, and support local faculty in collaboration with SIM and UB
• Provide ongoing mentoring and logistical support for new and returning faculty

Outreach

• Develop and deliver recruitment programs, orientations, and related events
• Prepare and deliver speeches at regular and special events
• Lead cross-cultural faculty initiatives (e.g., workshops, seminars)

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with UB policies and Singaporean regulations
• Prepare reports and documentation, as required, including preparing and submitting Singapore tax documentation for visiting faculty

Accommodations in Singapore and round trip airfare are provided.

This position requires the applicant meet the employment eligibility standards that apply to those who work in the United States on a full time basis. Employment in this position is contingent upon receipt of employment authorization and entry approval from the Government of Singapore.

Learn more

• Learn more about the UB-SIM Program through which UB offers a variety of undergraduate programs in cooperation with the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) in Singapore.
• Learn more about our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life..
• Learn more about the University at Buffalo, New York’s State’s flagship university

Equal Opportunity / Affluent Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and five years of directly related experience. This experience must include:

• professional work experience in a US higher education environment
• experience delivering or managing instruction; with teacher training, or faculty development, or a related area
• significant supervisory experience
• experience working internationally

Other Minimum Qualifications

• A knowledge of academic and accreditation standards in US higher education
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• An ability to communicate and interact effectively and persuasively with individuals from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Singapore government regulations that apply to higher education
• Experience with academic advisement in a US higher education environment.
• Experience teaching or working in Asian environment.

Physical Demands

Ability to relocate to Singapore, including the ability to travel internationally.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $130,000

Additional Salary Information

The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Campus: Off site location

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